- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Varanasi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Varanasi, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Varanasi (India) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨232 (C$4.44) | C$15 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨191 (C$3.67) | C$9 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨82 (C$1.57) | C$5.69 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (C$0.75) | C$2.17 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨51 (C$0.98) | C$4.84 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨22 (C$0.43) | C$2.90 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨130 (C$2.49) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (C$1.70) | C$4.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (C$0.34) | C$3.31 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨103 (C$1.97) | C$3.07 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨536 (C$10) | C$16 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨66 (C$1.26) | C$2.51 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (C$0.38) | C$2.07 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Varanasi (India) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨21,282 (C$408) | C$1,576 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,734 (C$225) | C$1,122 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,787 (C$53) | C$109 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | C$1,019 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,720 (C$110) | C$774 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,755 (C$34) | C$66 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,231 (C$24) | C$40 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨42,436 (C$813) | C$377 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,221 (C$215) | C$98 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨208 (C$3.98) | C$9 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$23 | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Varanasi (India) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,105 (C$40) | C$59 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,241 (C$43) | C$40 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,149 (C$60) | C$93 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,005 (C$38) | C$92 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Varanasi (India) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨962,564 (C$18,441) | C$22,749 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (C$1.39) | C$1.26 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,920 (C$37) | C$65 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨276 (C$5.29) | C$31 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Varanasi (India) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨149 (C$2.86) | C$8 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (C$4.79) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨207 (C$3.96) | C$6 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨114 (C$2.18) | C$3.72 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨178 (C$3.41) | C$2.83 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨116 (C$2.22) | C$3.09 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨55 (C$1.05) | C$2.46 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (C$1.92) | C$19 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Varanasi (India) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨525 (C$10) | C$46 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨300 (C$5.75) | C$26 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨794 (C$15) | C$101 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨973 (C$19) | C$87 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨249 (C$4.77) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨50 (C$0.96) | C$5.53 | - 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨121 (C$2.32) | C$5.67 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨95,000 (C$1,820) | C$549 | + 231% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨37 (C$0.70) | C$1.04 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,245 (C$24) | C$35 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨129 (C$2.47) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 297 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Varanasi (India) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,554
(₨133,292)
in Varanasi.
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